Handsome vs Envy for Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Envy for Men takes 4 of 8 categories.
HandsomeChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Envy for MenChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Handsome2/8
Envy for Men4/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Envy for Men
- Community sentiment
- Envy for Men
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Handsome
- Value for money
- Handsome
- Versatility
- Envy for Men
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- Envy for Men
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
HandsomeParis ElyseesEnvy for MenGucciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 105 votes
Have 37%Had 24%Want 39%
4.45/ 5 · 2,807 votes
Have 37%Had 32%Want 32%
Category winnerEnvy for MenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
36%Like
9%Ok
11%Dislike
5%Hate
105 votes
60%Love
32%Like
2%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
2,807 votes
Category winnerEnvy for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageHandsome
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHandsomeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic86%
earthy72%
tobacco58%
mossy44%
leather30%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
amber69%
smoky61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
PineEucalyptusLavenderCoriander
Heart2 to 3 hours
CedarVetiverArtemisiaPepper
Base5 to 8 hours
TobaccoOakmossLeatherPatchouli
Top30 to 45 minutes
GingerLavenderCardamomPepperMahoganyCorianderMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
SandalwoodCedarCarnationJasmineRose
Base5 to 8 hours
IncenseTobaccoVanillaAmberVetiverPatchouliLeatherMusk
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring62
Summer20
Fall94
Winter100
Day49
Night100
Spring62
Summer26
Fall100
Winter90
Day70
Night100
Category winnerEnvy for MenMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,723
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#592
PerfumerDaniela Andrier
Launched—
Reviews201
Category winnerEnvy for MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHandsome by Paris Elysees is an unapologetic chypre fragrance for men built around brisk forest greenery, rough woods, and dry tobacco. The opening delivers a potent burst of sharp pine needles, camphoraceous eucalyptus, clean lavender, and spicy coriander seeds. As the aromatic blast settles, a sturdy heart of dry ce…
Reviews →Envy for Men by Gucci is a warm spicy and woody fragrance defined by sharp spices, creamy woods, and resinous smoke. The opening delivers a vibrant kick of fresh ginger, cardamom, and cracked pepper balanced by bright mandarin orange and herbal lavender. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of rich sandalwood and…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Handsome or Envy for Men?
Envy for Men takes 4 of 8 categories. Handsome is rated 3.93/5 from 105 votes; Envy for Men is rated 4.45/5 from 2,807 votes. Choose Handsome for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Envy for Men for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Handsome or Envy for Men?
They last about the same: Handsome 74/100, Envy for Men 74/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Handsome or Envy for Men?
Projection is very close: Handsome 67/100, Envy for Men 65/100 for sillage.
Do Handsome and Envy for Men smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Coriander, Cedar and Vetiver.
Is Handsome or Envy for Men better for summer or winter?
For summer, Envy for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Handsome is the stronger pick. Handsome suits evening wear; Envy for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Handsome and Envy for Men?
Handsome has top notes of Pine, Eucalyptus, Lavender and Coriander, heart notes of Cedar, Vetiver, Artemisia and Pepper, a base of Tobacco, Oakmoss, Leather and Patchouli. Envy for Men has top notes of Ginger, Lavender, Cardamom and Pepper, heart notes of Sandalwood, Cedar, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Tobacco, Vanilla and Amber.
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